Your fridge is in need of repairs. Is it worth fixing? Or is it time to replace it? And how long will it take?
Unlike 30 years ago, many white goods are just not built to last anymore. But if your fridge is on the blink, it’s still worth determining whether the issue is a small one worth repairing or something much larger (and more expensive!) causing replacement.
Your best option is to contact your local refrigeration expert and have them assess the problem. Using an experienced, local team cuts down on repair time, especially if they carry a good range of parts with them to each job. At Albion Appliance Service, we can let you know quickly and easily whether your fridge can be repaired. We also keep fridge spare parts compatible with many makes and models right here in Brisbane, so there’s no time lost ordering parts from overseas.
Quick repairs worth fixing
A broken fridge is an emergency, especially if it’s packed with family food that might spoil if the temperature isn’t consistent. But before you start worrying about the expense of replacement, consider this checklist.
• If your fridge or freezer is not keeping cold or your compressor is not kicking in when it should, it could be due to the evaporator freezing up. This is commonly caused by the defrost timer not working correctly. This can be easily replaced.
• Getting too cold could be a sign of the air damper being damaged or the temperature sensor could be faulty. Both of these repairs take around 15-30 minutes to fix, once you have the right part.
• Rattling noises can indicate dirty condenser blades, which is as simple to fix as cleaning them. Just remember to turn your fridge off completely before doing so. Or it could be a loose drain pan; check to make sure they are tight and in place with no damage surrounding them.
• Broken door seals can result in a loss of cold air inside the fridge, too, which leads to food spoilage. This is simple to fix and is affordable!
What you need to know
Knowing what is wrong with your fridge is as much guess work as it is knowledge. For someone who isn’t trained in refrigeration, it can be hard to tell the difference between a major issue and a minor one.
Remember, too, that your fridge is a powerful electrical item that should only be repaired by a licensed professional. While Albion Appliance Service have a huge amount of experience with domestic fridges, if you’re looking for larger scale Brisbane commercial refrigeration repairs, then we have a range of other professionals we can recommend, so certainly ask us. Don’t touch wiring or replace electrical parts unless you are a licensed electrician. Saving a few dollars is not worth your life or the lives of others, not to mention legislation which could cost fines or even….jail time … yes its true!
If in doubt, call the experts!
When you ring a refrigeration parts you’ll require these details:
• Brand of fridge
• Model number
• PNC number if it is a Fisher & Paykel product
- Name of the part or part number
Keep these details stored safely until you’re certain the repair is complete and the fridge is functioning, as it should.
Your fridge works hard 24/7 and unfortunately it is something you cannot live without! But when breakdowns occur it is often as simple as ordering fridge spare parts from our Brisbane team, which is a lot more affordable than replacing your entire fridge.
